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Journal editor’s firing could negatively impact freedom of speech

On October 24, Michael Eisen was fired as the Editor-in-Chief of the prominent open access journal eLife.

The Hindu · Oct 26, 2023

OPINION - Debates about free speech are increasingly fraught, so here at Oxford we're trying something new

One of the biggest anxieties at the heart of the public debate about freedom of speech is that free expression is being denied in our universities. As the head of an Oxford college, what I see in practice doesn’t match this description. Thousands of events and debates take place every…

Evening Standard · Oct 26, 2023

UK accused of 'assault on free speech' as Tories push anti-BDS bill forward

THE Government is “encouraging antisemitism” and stifling freedom of speech by pushing through legislation to ban public bodies from boycotting…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 25, 2023

Karnataka announces framework for fact-check unit, says it won’t ‘curtail freedom of speech’

The Karnataka government yesterday announced the framework for its proposed fact-check unit to crack down on fake news on social media. 

Newslaundry · Sep 15, 2023

515 diversity and equality staff at universities...five for free speech

Universities spend £17.9 million on diversity and equality staff a year, research found

Evening Standard · Sep 13, 2023

New freedom-of-speech chief for universities says post ‘not political’

Professor Arif Ahmed was speaking at the Universities UK annual conference in Manchester.

The Independent UK · Sep 7, 2023

Internal bickering in BRS Jangaon unit out in open

BRS in Jangaon district faces internal bickering ahead of Assembly polls, with MLA Muthireddy Yadagiri Reddy protesting against MLC Palla Rajeshwar Reddy's attempts to stifle freedom of speech. MLA Yadagiri Reddy accused Rajeshwar Reddy of acting with vengeance and intimidating downtrodden sections, bringing disrepute to the party.

The Hindu · Sep 3, 2023

Administration has derailed in first 100 days of Congress rule in Karnataka: BJP

BJP alleges Congress govt derailed in first 100 days; accuses them of corruption, failed projects, mal admin, power shortage, suppressing freedom of speech. BJP to fight govt's failures inside & outside legislature, people will soon take up campaign against govt.

The Hindu · Aug 29, 2023

The Washington Post Says Democracy Demands Less Freedom of Speech

The paper worries that "social media companies are receding from their role as watchdogs against political misinformation."

Reason · Aug 25, 2023

Several instances show shrinking of freedom of expression under new Congress government

Multiple cases filed against citizens, and government employees in recent times indicate that freedom of speech and expression guaranteed under Article 19 of the Constitution has come under stress. The activists say it is ironic for a party that has been opposing Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for curtailing the freedom of…

The Hindu · Aug 22, 2023